Survivors and family members of those who perished in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia have shared their sorrow and frustration. Nineteen-year-old Marija Taseva, one of the survivors, recounted the chaos as people trampled over each other to escape through a single exit at the Pulse club in Kocani. Although Marija survived, she tragically lost her sister in the incident.
Many grieving families gathered at the site, including Dragi Stojanov, who mourned the loss of his son. The devastating fire claimed the lives of at least 59 individuals and left over 155 injured. At the time of the incident, approximately 1,500 people were attending a concert.
In other news, discussions about a potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing. The Russian president has expressed support for a 30-day ceasefire, though he noted there are complexities involved. US and Russian representatives are scheduled to meet in Moscow to deliberate on the ceasefire proposal.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has indicated that Kyiv might be ready to advance with a ceasefire. BBC correspondents are providing insights into what this development could mean for Ukraine.
In a separate event, firefighters in the Czech Republic are battling a large blaze following a train derailment. Additionally, a goat in Madrid was rescued by firefighters after it became stuck on a window ledge of a high-rise building.
The political landscape in Germany is shifting, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) anticipated to become the country's second-largest political force. Christian Democrats leader Friedrich Merz expressed gratitude to supporters for their trust.
Finally, a Ukrainian participant on a BBC program shared how her family has been torn apart since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.